Llay-Llay facts for kids
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Llay-Llay
Llaillay
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Town and Commune
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| Country |  Chile |
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| Region |  Valparaíso |
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| Province | San Felipe de Aconcagua | |||
| Government | ||||
| • Type | Municipality | |||
| Area | ||||
| • Total | 349.1 km2 (134.8 sq mi) | |||
| Elevation | 385 m (1,263 ft) | |||
| Population
(2012 Census)
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| • Total | 22,659 | |||
| • Density | 64.907/km2 (168.108/sq mi) | |||
| • Urban | 16,215 | |||
| • Rural | 5,429 | |||
| Sex | ||||
| • Men | 10,799 | |||
| • Women | 10,845 | |||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) | |||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) | |||
| Area code(s) | 56 + 34 | |||
| Website | Municipality of Llay-Llay | |||
Llay-Llay is a town and a type of local government area called a commune in central Chile. It is located in the San Felipe de Aconcagua Province, which is part of the Valparaíso Region.
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History of Llay-Llay
Llay-Llay became a commune on April 6, 1875. This happened during the time when Federico Errázuriz Zañartu was the President of Chile. The area first grew because a railway station was built there. This station helped three copper factories move their products.
A big event happened in Llay-Llay on September 14, 1863. People celebrated the official opening of the railway line that connected Santiago and Valparaíso. The President of Chile, Don José Joaquín Pérez, even attended a large party in the village for this special day. Because of its growth, Llay-Llay was officially named a "town" on April 6, 1875, by a special government order.
Later, in December 1925, the Llay-Llay commune became part of the Quillota Department. This department was divided into four smaller areas. Then, in March 1976, Llay-Llay became part of the San Felipe de Aconcagua Province, where it remains today.
Geography and Climate
Llay-Llay covers an area of about 349.1 square kilometers (about 135 square miles). It is known for having very hot days sometimes. On January 26, 2019, the temperature reached a record high of 42.0 degrees Celsius (107.6 degrees Fahrenheit).
The climate in Llay-Llay is generally warm. Summers are hot and dry, while winters are mild with some rain.
| Climate data for Llay-Llay, elevation 385 m (1,263 ft) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 28.5 (83.3) |
29.1 (84.4) |
28.1 (82.6) |
24.2 (75.6) |
21.1 (70.0) |
18.6 (65.5) |
18.6 (65.5) |
19.9 (67.8) |
21.9 (71.4) |
24.4 (75.9) |
26.1 (79.0) |
28.1 (82.6) |
24.1 (75.3) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 19.2 (66.6) |
19.1 (66.4) |
17.1 (62.8) |
14.1 (57.4) |
12.0 (53.6) |
9.2 (48.6) |
8.9 (48.0) |
10.1 (50.2) |
12.7 (54.9) |
14.5 (58.1) |
16.4 (61.5) |
18.1 (64.6) |
14.3 (57.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 10.6 (51.1) |
11.4 (52.5) |
9.9 (49.8) |
7.3 (45.1) |
6.1 (43.0) |
2.9 (37.2) |
3.6 (38.5) |
3.3 (37.9) |
6.5 (43.7) |
7.9 (46.2) |
9.3 (48.7) |
10.6 (51.1) |
7.5 (45.4) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 0.0 (0.0) |
1.1 (0.04) |
0.3 (0.01) |
30.8 (1.21) |
76.0 (2.99) |
96.4 (3.80) |
79.2 (3.12) |
65.3 (2.57) |
20.9 (0.82) |
12.5 (0.49) |
4.7 (0.19) |
0.0 (0.0) |
387.2 (15.24) |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 61 | 64 | 69 | 74 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 76 | 72 | 65 | 58 | 59 | 69 |
| Source: Bioclimatografia de Chile | |||||||||||||
Population of Llay-Llay
The number of people living in Llay-Llay is counted in a census. The 2002 census showed that 21,644 people lived in the Llay-Llay commune. Most of these people, about 16,215 (74.9%), lived in urban areas, which are towns and cities. The rest, 5,429 people (25.1%), lived in rural areas, which are countryside areas.
The census also showed that there were slightly more women than men. There were 10,799 men and 10,845 women living in Llay-Llay at that time.
How Llay-Llay is Governed
Llay-Llay is a commune, which means it is a local government area in Chile. It is managed by a group called the communal council (consejo comunal). The leader of this council is called an alcalde. The alcalde is chosen directly by the people who live in Llay-Llay.
The current alcalde of Llay-Llay is Mario Marillanca. The communal council also has several members who help make decisions for the commune. These members are:
- Patricio Durán
- Margarita Puebla
- Marcos Flores
- Mésala González
- Oscar Hidalgo
- Manuel Maldonado
Llay-Llay is also part of larger areas for national elections. People from Llay-Llay help choose representatives for the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate. These representatives work in the national government to make laws for all of Chile.
See also
In Spanish: Llay-Llay para niños
